CVE-2026-96206
Windows Subsystem for Linux Information Disclosure Vulnerability
Microsoft Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2)Operating systems
CVSS
6.5MediumExploitationNo known exploitationNot in CISA KEV, which does not prove it is unexploitedCISA KEV
Exploit odds (EPSS)0.40%Chance of exploitation activity in the next 30 days, higher than 32% of CVEs. Scored 23 Oct 2026FIRST EPSS
What fixes it
- 3.0.1Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2)CVE List
A fixed version on one release line is not the upgrade target for every line. Check your exact version and any vendor backports.
Vendor and government advisories 1
Vendors that say their products are affected, and agencies that issued alerts. Check each for the fixed release of the product you run.
Reports 1
1 outlet mention it. Reports are not confirmation; each links to its source.
Description
Use of uninitialized resource in Windows Subsystem for Linux allows an authorized attacker to disclose information locally.
Text from CVE List
Affected versions 1
- Windows Subsystem for Linux (WSL2)affected: 5.0.0.0 before 3.0.1CVE List